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1
While riding in the car, ask your teen, "Is there
anything you'd like to talk about?" Then listen. |
2
Look at your own calendar. Can you get to the school at least once
this month to help? |
3
Kids can be strong in some subjects, but not in others.
it may not be realistic to expect your teen to raise a grade to an A. |
4
Invite your teen's friends to spend time at your house.
You'll get to know them and your own teen better. |
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Encourage your teen to do one thing that's been put off. |
6
When your teen brings home a grade, focus first on what was
learned, not on the grade. |
7
Teens remember more from two 20-minute study sessions than from one
40-minute session. |
8
Encourage your teen to write a letter to a teacher or coach
who has been a positive influence. |
9
Books and magazines make great gifts for teens. So do
"learn a new word each day" calendars. |
10
Talk about how you and your teen could do something for
others this holiday season. Set aside time to do it. |
11
Do chores together. Shovel snow or paint bookshelves.
It helps teens learn life skills. |
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Many new movies come out during the holidays. Make
plans to see one with your teen. |
13
Suggest that your teen ask near the end of a study session,
"Can I do one more thing?" Small things add up. |
14
If your teen fails at something, find at least one thing to
learn from the experience. |
15
Create a schedule for use of the family computer to avoid
arguments. |
16
Teens, like adults, feel pressured for time. Talk about
how to set priorities and balance time. |
17
Big test today? Make sure your teen is in school.
This is part of the responsibility of preparing for adult life. |
18
Start a family savings plan for a special goal. Plan
the goal together and talk about how all will contribute. |
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Look in the want ads to see what jobs are available.
How can your teen prepare for a good job? |
20
Talk with your teen about the very best present ever.
what made it special?. |
21
Ask your teen what are the most important qualities in a
friendship. |
22
Discuss with your teen what things you both could do to
conserve energy and natural resources. |
23
When your teen overreacts, it's important for you not to.
Set a time to talk later when you both are in control. |
24
Create a new family tradition today. ask your teen for ideas. |
25
Give your teen the best gift - an IOU for time spent
together. |
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Encourage your teen to talk with a student who home from
college about what college is like. |
27
Teen often tell you as much through behavior as through words.
"Listen" to your teen's body language. |
28
Help your teen create a private dictionary, using a small
notebook to write down unfamiliar words from reading material. |
29
Challenge everyone to learn - and use - three new words a
day. That's over 1,000 words a year! |
30
Be aware that teenage holiday parties often involve alcohol.
Call the host's parents before you say it's okay to go. |
31
Teach your teen, "A goal is a dream with a deadline." |
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